2010 Workhorse W42 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2010 Workhorse W42 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other W42 years?

W42 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2010 Workhorse W42 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V158000Electrical SystemApril 16, 2010 · 521 units

Defect

WORKHORSE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 W42, W62 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 W22 TRUCKS AND BUILT WITH A GENERAL MOTORS GASOLINE ENGINE AND EQUIPPED WITH REMY ALTERNATOR. A LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR'S VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY OCCUR.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.

2010 Workhorse W42 — common questions

Is the 2010 Workhorse W42 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Workhorse W42 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Workhorse W42. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2010 compare to other W42 years?

Does the 2010 Workhorse W42 have recalls?

2010 Workhorse W42 — common questions

Is the 2010 Workhorse W42 reliable?

Does the 2010 Workhorse W42 have recalls?

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